Big Island Film Festival

Big Island
Film Festival
at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i
BIFF
10
th
Anniversary
2015
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Governor’s Message
Special Message from Governor David Y. Ige
In Recognition of
The 10th Annual Big Island Film Festival
May 21-25, 2015
On behalf of the people of Hawai‘i, I extend a heartfelt aloha to
the filmmakers, sponsors, special guests, and patrons of the
10th Annual Big Island Film Festival.
For the past decade, the Big Island Film Festival has brought
filmmakers and film lovers together to celebrate narrative films
in the Hawaiian “Talk Story” tradition. The festival encourages a
relaxed viewing atmosphere as well as a healthy competition
among entrants for the coveted “Best of the Fest” and “Golden
Honu” honors.
Army Medical Center.
This year, in addition to viewing fine independent films, festival
goers have the opportunity to participate in filmmaker
workshops, attend the “Taste of the Movies” culinary experience,
and bid in the silent auction supporting Fisher House at Tripler
Mahalo, to the organizers for hosting their tenth unique festival. May the Big Island Film
Festival continue to grow and inspire for years to come.
Sincerely,
DAVID Y. IGE
Governor, State of Hawai‘i
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Film Commissoner’s Message
‘Ano ‘ai ke aloha!
The Big Island Film Office is proud to welcome you to the 10th annual Big Island Film Festival, the
premiere gathering of filmmakers and film lovers on Hawai‘i Island. These five days at the beautiful
Fairmont Orchid Hawai‘i Resort and The Shops at Mauna Lani will feature 49 independent featurelength and short films, valuable educational workshops, and ample opportunity to get to know each
other and your favorite filmmakers.
It is truly an honor to serve the people of Hawai‘i Island and the film industry as your film
commissioner. It is an exciting time for visual storytellers on Hawai‘i Island, with initiatives like
PBS’s Hiki No statewide student news network and the GVS Transmedia Accelerator empowering
members of our local creative community to express their ideas right here at home. Thirteen of
the films in this year’s festival are from Hawai‘i, and six of those from right here on Hawai‘i Island.
As our island’s film industry grows, we hope to see more and more Hawai‘i Island films on screens
here and around the world.
Hawai‘i Island is truly the island of creativity – even as we gather to celebrate creative minds here at Kalahuipua‘a, Pele’s
creative fires continue to grow our island. I hope that those of you visiting for the festival get a chance to explore the
4,028 square miles of our island, rich not only in natural beauty but also in culture, tradition, and story. Please enjoy and be
inspired by our island.
Congratulations to Leo and Jan Sears on a decade of celebrating our storytellers at the Big Island Film Festival, a testament
to their selfless dedication to our community. Mahalo also to the festival’s dedicated volunteers for the many, many hours
of work that make this event possible. The Big Island Film Office is proud to support your efforts.
Aloha, T. Ilihia Gionson - Hawai‘i Island Film Commissioner
Founder & Executive Director’s Message
Ten years seems so amazing to me since our first Big Island Film Festival May 18-21, 2006. That first
festival had a total of 465 patrons. Since that time, despite a fragile economy we have grown every
year to last year’s attendance of 2442. Since that time we have continued to grow in the quality of
our movies with so many memorable narrative shorts and features from Hawaii, the US and from
around the world.
Over these ten years Jan and I have made so many friends with visiting filmmakers, our celebrities,
Hollywood professionals, press, sponsors and patrons. There are so many people to thank: our
staff and volunteers, our sponsors, our filmmakers and, of course, our patrons. I want to send out
special thanks to our government supporters: the Hawaii County CPEP program, Mayor Kenoi
and his office, Hawaii Tourism Authority, our Hawaii County film commissioners (Gionson and
Mason). I also want to give special thanks to our hosts, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i and The
Shops at Mauna Lani, and their staffs. Without the support from all of these entities Big Island Film
Festival would not exist.
When I created Big Island Film Festival I wanted it to be something special that would carry on the Hawaii Talk Story
tradition and would pass on to our patrons, both resident and visitors, some Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian music. I wanted
a film festival that values filmmakers and spoils them as much as possible. I wanted a film festival that could help foster future
Hawaii filmmakers. I wanted a festival that would be a gift to my community and be a source of pride to the Island of Hawaii,
our local community and to Jan and me. Thanks to all of those I have mentioned before, Big Island Film Festival has become
one of the premiere events and is succeeding in those goals.
Mahalo to all of you involved in this success.
Aloha and Mahalo Nui Loa, Leo Sears - Founder & Executive Director
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Mahalo Plenty!
Creating a film festival is like putting a giant puzzle together. In order to have this truly be a Big Island event, lots of
different people and groups come together, each providing what they do best, and becoming an active part of the final
product. As the Big Island Film Festival LLC, it is our job to bring the puzzle pieces together resulting in a truly unique and
memorable event for our residents and visitors to share each year.
It is important to acknowledge the following organizations and groups who have made this film festival possible:
· Anchor Sponsor: The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i with support from The Shops at Mauna Lani.
· Hawai’i County Mayor’s Office, Film Office, Department of R & D & Hawai’i Tourism Authority – CPEP grant
· Our supporting sponsors: Redeeming Light Intn’l (fiscal agent), PSAV, Hosts for events, discounted services, in-kind exchange partners, and donors.
· The Big Island Film Festival Ohana – Mahalo to all of the people behind the scenes: idea people, detail people, organizers, judges, graphics, PR, website, and volunteers. You make it happen.
· Our dedicated independent filmmakers who took their stories from concept to the screen to share with all of us this week.
· Our Film Lovers, residents and visitors who support this event each year and bring their friends.
Mahalo for the opportunity to bring you the 2015 Big Island Film Festival at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i!
Festival Locations
The Shops at Mauna Lani
“Family Films”
The Fairmont Orchid,
Lehua Theatre
“Daytime Films”
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i
Plantation Estate
“Festival Films”
Ticketed Social Events are held at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i.
Reservations are available online, at the Concierge Desk, or 808.883.0394.
Daytime Films: The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre
2 hour blocks of features and shorts with mixed ratings.
Family Films - Evening; 2 hours: The Shops at Mauna Lani
Films not yet rated - G & PG
Festival Films - Evening; 4 hours:
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i - Plantation Estate
Films not yet rated – could be R. See program for details.
Buy any ticket online via TicketDerby at
www.bigislandfilmfestival.com. Tickets also available at the door.
Contact us at [email protected] or 808.883.0394
BIFF Info and “Will Call” located at The Shops at Mauna Lani.
Table of Contents
NOTICE
Welcome
1
Map of Resort Area
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Special Events
5
Receptions & Salutes
8
Workshops
6, 11
Festival at a Glance
12
Film Details By Day
14-20
Awards Brunch/Best Of The Fest
22
Attention Patrons
This event is being photographed and/or video taped
for non-commercial promotional purposes.
Your presence constitutes consent that your image
may be used, without compensation or legal recourse.
No images will be used in any form to promote third
party commercial enterprises.
Mahalo
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Special Events! Reserve Now 883.0394!
Food & Beverage Events
Friday - May 22
Other Events
Thursday - May 21
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - The Shops at Mauna Lani
10 Chefs presents tastings with film themes to celebrate
10 years of BIFF. $75 per person includes beverages &
a ticket to the double feature Friday at The Fairmont
Orchid at 7:30 p.m. Phone reservations only 883-0394.
Deadline 5/18 or when sold out.
The following receptions are sponsored by The
Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i, Pau Maui Vodka & Kona
Brewing Co. Mahalo to All!
Tickets are available immediately online or at the
Concierge Desk at The Fairmont with credit card only.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Taste of the Movies
Mayor’s Welcome Reception
Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i, Pau Maui Vodka,
Kona Brewing Co. & Hanaiali’i Merlot
This event is an Invitation Only welcome to filmmakers,
press, sponsors and Ali’i & Reception Pass holders. This
pre-festival event gives attendees an opportunity to
meet and talk story about the films selected for the year.
Mahalo, Mayor Kenoi!
Thursday - May 21
Grand Opening of
2015 Big Island Film Festival
Saturday - May 23
Salute & Reception to Actress
Arielle Kebbel
7:30 p.m. – FREE at The Shops at Mauna Lani Stage
Join us for a very special evening under the stars!
Join us to welcome our 2015 filmmakers & watch
a sampling of short films from Hawai’i and around
the world: 34th Street Christmas, The Devil Goes Down,
Hotwire, Birthday, Butterflies, The Rabbit, and Lihau’s Journey.
Appropriate for all audiences.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre
Come share an Award presentation with honoree
interview and audience Q & A. followed by amazing food
& beverages. Reservations by May 23 - $35 per person.
Sunday - May 24
Filmmaker Workshops
Salute & Reception to Actor
Will Estes
at The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre
Friday - May 22
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre
Come share an Award presentation with honoree
interview and audience Q & A. followed by more
incredible food & beverages. Reservations by May 24 $35 per person.
8:30 to 9:45 a.m. “Filmmaker Orientation” - Free
9:45 to 11:00 a.m. “Produce Smarter-Financing Low Budgets” by Steve Edmiston; $25. (filmmakers free)
Saturday - May 23
Monday - May 25
8:30 to 11:00 a.m. “Telling & Selling Your Story”
by Jen Grisanti; $50
Golden Honu Awards Brunch
10 a.m. to Noon - The Fairmont Orchid, Kilohana Room
Say Aloha to our island guests as they begin their last day. Join
filmmakers for Brunch, Golden Honu Awards presentation
to filmmakers and the announcement of the Audience
Choice films. Reservations by May 21 - $50 per person.
Sunday - May 24
8:30 to 11:00 a.m. “Indie Motion Pictures: Concept to Completion” by Brian Kohne; $50
Registration fee Sat/Sun: $50 Deadline: May 18, 2015
Purchase online or call: 808.883.0394
See Workshop info on pages 6 and 11 for details.
Film & Event Passes
Ali’i Pass: $425.00
Includes all films with upgraded Festival Films seating
and special events PLUS pre-festival Mayor’s Welcome
Reception. Workshops are excluded.
Receptions Only Pass: $225.00
TicketDerby
5/21 to 5/25: Includes all food & beverage events, starting with
the Mayor’s Welcome Reception through the Awards Brunch.
Talk Story Film Pass: $100.00
Includes all movies day & night and Best of the Fest. ($141 value)
Online film & event tickets to print!
Weekend Talk Story Film Pass: $75.00
Includes all movies Saturday mid-day through Best of the
Fest. ($109 value)
Link: www.bigislandfilmfestival.com
Call 808.883.0394
BIFF “Will Call” at The Shops at Mauna Lani or 1st Event
Saturday OR Sunday Movie Pass: $30.00
Includes all movies on either Saturday or Sunday.
To Purchase Passes: Call 808.883.0394
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Thursday - May 21
Grand Opening of
Big Island Film Festival 2015
The Shops at Mauna Lani is the
host for this FREE opening event
at 7:30 p.m. at Center Stage.
Big Island Film Festival always invites the public to help us welcome our filmmakers to
Hawai’i Island on Opening Night. Brief introductions and screening of short films in a
beautiful outdoor setting kick off five days of films, fun and festivities.
During this year’s Grand Opening, BIFF proudly presents seven short films from Hawai’i
and around the world: 34th Street Christmas, The Devil Goes Down, Hotwire, Birthday,
Butterflies, The Rabbit, and Lihau’s Journey. These films are appropriate for all audiences.
Friday - May 22
Filmmaker Workshops
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i - Lehua Theatre
Registration form available online at www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com. Deadline May 20, 2015.
Leo Sears & T. Ilihia Gionson
Filmmaker Orientation: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Leo Sears, Big Island Film Festival Founder, and T. Ilihia Gionson, Hawai’i Island Film Commissioner welcome BIFF 2015
filmmakers. Details of the festival and filming on Hawai’i Island will be shared.
Steve Edmiston
“Produce Smarter - Financing Low Budgets” 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration form available online at www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com
Public registration Fee: $25.
Screenwriter/producer/attorney Steve Edmiston will share two decades of lessons learned about
finding money for low budgets in the rapidly evolving indie filmmaking ecosystem, including fiscal
sponsorships; winning the grant-getting game; the good, bad, and ugly of crowdsourcing; government
and NGO subsidies; the state of state incentives; finding friends, family, and angels; and good old
fashioned capitalism.
Steve is an independent film writer and producer; he is also a business and entertainment attorney.
His feature films (as writer/producer) include Crimes of the Past, A Relative Thing, Farewell to Harry, and
2015 release The Periphery Project. His award-winning shorts and web series include most recently
The Maury Island Incident (BIFF 2015 Opening Night Gala). He serves on the Port Townsend Film
Festival Board of Directors, and teaches screenwriting at the University of Washington and film
producing at the Seattle Film Institute. 6
Big Island Film Festival presents
Taste of the
Movies
10 of Hawai’i Island’s favorite chefs presenting movie themed tastings!
HANAIALI’I
Merlot
Friday, May 22, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Shops at Mauna Lani
$75 per person includes beverages and a ticket to the double feature at The Fairmont Plantation Estate.
Free parking at both venues.
Reservations 883-0394 Phone reservation only. Deadline: May 18
Monstera
Chef Norio Yamamoto
Sansei Seafood,
Steak & Sushi Bar
Chef Scott Lutey
Outrageous Food & Events
Chef David Paul Johnson
The Blue Room
Chef Eric Rouelle
Tropics Ale House
Chef Keola Valdez
Pueo’s
Chef James Babian
The Feeding Leaf
Chef Scott Hiraishi
Under the Bodhi Tree
Chef Stephen Rouelle
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Chef Darcy Ambrosio
Tommy Bahama
Chef Stennis Hirayama
Big Island Film Festival Presents:
Celebrity Salutes & Receptions
Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i, Pau Maui Vodka, & Kona Brewing Co.
Salute & Award Ceremony in the Lehua Theatre • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Reception in Wailana Gardens next to the Lehua Theatre • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Registration online at www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com or concierge desk.
Saturday - May 23
Arielle Kebbel
A natural talent with a striking screen presence and an undeniable personality, Arielle Kebbel made her
mark in Hollywood at just 17, playing the recurring role of “Lindsay Lister” on the hit series, Gilmore Girls
--a part she won within two days of arriving in Los Angeles from Florida. It was her first audition.
Arielle will next be seen as a series regular on the new HBO series Ballers starring opposite Dwayne
“The Rock” Johnson.
On the big screen, Arielle was most recently seen in Brooklyn Brothers (Toronto Film Festival selection),
I Melt With You (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival,) the Sony/Screen Gems summer
blockbuster, Think Like A Man which debuted number one at the box-office and Supporting Characters
(Tribeca Film Festival 2012.) Other studio film credits include The Uninvited, John Tucker Must Die and
The Grudge 2.
Arielle recurs as Lexi on the CW’s The Vampire Diaries. The character is such a fan favorite, she was
asked to host The Vampire Diaries original recap series called Rehash. Rehash inspired Arielle to take hosting to the next level.
As one of her first jobs in this arena, Arielle became the host for CW’s summer dating game show, Perfect Score. She also starred
in Hallmark Channel’s number one movie of last year, A Bride for Christmas Other television credits include recurring roles on
90210, playing the woman fans love to hate, “Vanessa,” as well as Life Unexpected which was critically acclaimed for the CW. In
addition, she has guest starred on episodes of Hawaii 5-0, True Blood, Entourage, and Law and Order: SVU.
When not working, Arielle enjoys travel, learning about other cultures, foods, plants and animals. Her goals are to connect
people though her work and inspire the next generation to make their own mark on this world in their own positive way.
Sunday - May 24
Will Estes
Will Estes currently stars in the CBS hit drama, Blue Bloods, opposite Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg,
and Bridget Moynahan. Blue Bloods follows the tight-knit Reagan clan, a family that stops at nothing to
see justice served. Estes plays as NYPD police officer Jamie Reagan, the youngest son of the Reagan
family.
On the small screen, Estes received critical acclaim for his performance as JJ Pryor on American
Dreams. Additional television credits include a starring role in Reunion, and guest roles in The Cleaner,
In Plain Sight, The 11th Hour, and many others. Also, Estes starred in the television films Dive from
Clausen’s Pier, The Familiar Stranger, and See You In My Dreams.
Highlights of Estes’ film credits include his role in the two-time Academy Award-winning World War
II film, U-571 and role in Christopher Nolan’s third installment of the Batman franchise The Dark
Knight Rises, portraying Officer Simon Jansen.
His additional films include Anchors, Mimic 2, New Port South, Terror Tract, Blue Ridge Fall, May and Not Since You. Estes’ 2011
indie feature Magic Valley, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2012, Estes wrapped two independent films, the award
winning Line of Duty, playing a drug dealer searching for redemption and the lead role in the noir thriller Automotive which
premiered at the 2013 Dances with Films Festival in Los Angeles.
When Estes isn’t on set, he divides his time between his dogs and his friends and family. He is an avid surfer, traveler and
cyclist and his interests include literature, film, motorcycles and martial arts. His humanitarian efforts include advocating
proper treatment of animals and an involvement in Heal the Bay to protect Southern California’s coastal waters. Estes is an
advocate of sustainability and installed a solar panel system at his home to produce electricity from the sun. Estes was born and raised in Los Angeles. Currently, he resides in New York City. 8
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Filmmaker Workshops
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i - Lehua Theatre
Registration form available online at www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com
Deadline May 20, 2015. Registration Fee for each: $50.
Saturday - May 23
Jen Grisanti
“Telling and Selling Your Story” 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Jen Grisanti, an international speaker, acclaimed story/career consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy
Inc.,Writing Instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge, and author of the books: Change Your Story,
Change Your Life and Story Line: Finding Gold In Your Life Story, will teach a class about telling and
selling your story. Jen will focus on the three areas that have led her writers toward success and
that she believes make the difference between a non-working and a working writer. The areas she
will cover include; Writing A Script They Can’t Ignore, Developing A Strong Personal Narrative, and
Strategy: Action Plan and Creating Your Brand.
Grisanti began in 1992 as an assistant to Aaron Spelling, her mentor for 12 years, and she quickly
climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of
Spelling’s shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place and Charmed. In 2004, Grisanti was
promoted to Vice President of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount where she covered numerous
shows, including Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400 and Girlfriends.
In 2008, Grisanti launched Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc., a highly successful consulting firm dedicated to helping talented
writers break into the industry. Drawing on her experience as a studio executive, Grisanti personally guides writers
to shape their material, hone their pitches and focus their careers. Since 2008 she has worked with over 700 writers
specializing in television, features and novels. Due to her expertise and mentorship, sixty-five of her writers have staffed on
television shows and twenty-eight have sold pilots, four that that went to series.
Grisanti has taught classes all over the world and has served on panels for the WGA, iTVFest, UFVA, PGA and The Writer’s
Bootcamp, telling her story to inspire others.
Sunday - May 24
Brian Kohne
“Indie Motion Pictures: Concept to Completion” 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Whether your interest is Movies or Television, Digital Media or the Web, Performance or Literary
Arts, Music or Photography, you’ll love this inclusive and inspirational presentation on the Art
and Business of Independent Motion Picture creation and marketing. Media technologies once
populated by specialists have converged and now, seasoned industry veterans wear multiple hats,
with marketing factoring into every major creative decision. Successful Industry Professionals have
become branding experts. There has never been a better time to refine, empower, and unleash our
own unique creative voice! You’re encouraged to share your relevant expertise, and by virtue of our
talk-story session we’ll each leap one step closer to achieving our goals and fulfilling our dreams. Hawaii’s Brian Kohne is an entertainment Marketing Specialist, a Music Producer/promoter (Barefoot
Natives, Willie K, Hapa) and award-winning motion picture Writer/Director/Producer (Get A Job,
Kuleana). Prior to returning to the islands in 2005, he excelled in Silicon Valley as Senior User Interface
Architect (Interactive Television), Corporate Video, Sports Broadcasting, as National Director of
Sales and Marketing, as an Educator, and semi-pro soccer player. Kohne is a principal with Malama Pono Productions LLC,
a motion picture and music production company, and also Hawai’i Cinemas Inc., an entertainment marketing, publicity,
consultant, distribution, and new media content creator. Brian’s happy to make time to meet individually to consult on
your specific goal.
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Big Island Film Festival - At A Glance
Saturday- May 23
Thursday - May 21
Grand Opening of
Big Island Film Festival!
Daytime Events
Filmmaker Workshops
Lehua Theatre downstairs at The Fairmont Orchid
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.: Jen Grisanti Details pg. 11
This is a Free Event at 7:30 p.m.
at The Shops at Mauna Lani Center Stage.
Introducing VIPs & short films: 34th Street
Christmas,The Devil Goes Down, Hotwire, Birthday,
Butterflies,The Rabbit, Lihau’s Journey. All audiences OK.
Daytime Films – The Fairmont Orchid • Lehua Theatre
Two 2 hr. screenings - $8.00 each, Kama’aina $6.00
Feature & Short Films (hr:min)
11:30 a.m. Sin Frontera (Without Boundary) (0:28) ST, AL
Hamlet’s Ghost (1:28)
2:00 p.m. Demon Within (0:10) HI,V
Day Pass (0:17) HI
Hangar 52 - We Are Not Alone (1:24) HI, AL
Friday- May 22
Daytime Events
Filmmaker Workshops
Lehua Theatre downstairs at The Fairmont Orchid
8:30 to 9:45 a.m.: Leo Sears, BIFF Exec. Director & Ilihia
Gionson, Hawai’i Island Film Commissioner Details pg. 6
9:45 to 11:00 a.m.: Steve Edmiston Workshop Details pg. 6
Salute & Reception to Actress
Arielle Kebbel
Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Pau Maui Vodka,
& Kona Brewing Co.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Salute, Interview, Award presentation, and
Q&A in the Lehua Theater, followed by amazing food &
beverages in Wailana Garden. Reservations $35.
Daytime Films – The Fairmont Orchid • Lehua Theatre
Two 2 hr. screenings - $8.00 each, Kama’aina $6.00
Feature & Short Films (hr:min)
11:30 a.m. Dishonestly Yours (0:14) AL
Listening (1:38) V
2:00 p.m. I Know You (0:08) L,V
Mother Earth (0:30) ST, AL,V
A Standing Still (1:20) AL
Evening Films
Two locations under the stars!
Feature & Short Films at each site. Bring beach chairs.
No outside alcohol or coolers, please. Some chairs available.
Family Films
Taste Of The Movies
(through “PG”) - 2 hours (hr:min)
FREE Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
7:30 p.m. Take A Stand (0:05) ST
Arthur (0:07) HI Nobody (0:17)
Jilel - The Calling of the Shell (1:18)
The Shops at Mauna Lani
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 10 of Hawai’i Island’s favorite chefs
presenting movie themed tastings. Includes beverages and
ticket to double feature at The Fairmont Plantation Estate. Free
parking both venues. Reservations 883-0394 $75 by May 18.
Festival Films (through “R”) - 4 hours (hr:min)
Evening Events & Films
The Fairmont Orchid • Plantation Estate
Adult: $16, Kama’aina $12, Late films only: $8.00
Upgraded seating: Additional $10, space available only.
Concessions Available.
7:30 p.m If The Trees Could Talk (0:24) V
Wildlike (1:44) AL
9:30 p.m. Substance (0:15) AS,V
Honeyglue (1:44) AL, AS
Two locations under the stars!
Feature & Short Films at each site. Bring beach chairs.
No outside alcohol or coolers, please. Some chairs available.
Family Films (through “PG”) - 2 hours (hr:min)
FREE Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
7:30 p.m. Flowers (0:08)
Lost Dog (0:19) HI
Patterson’s Wager (1:24) TicketDerby
Festival Films (through “R”) - 4 hours (hr:min)
The Fairmont Orchid • Plantation Estate
Adult: $16, Kama’aina $12, Late films only: $8.00
Upgraded seating: Additional $10, space available only.
Concessions Available.
7:30 p.m. Our Father (0:21) AL, AS,V
The Less Fortunate (0:07) AL
Bereave (1:33) AL, AS
9:30 p.m. The Sun Devil and the Princess (0:29) V
Dig Two Graves (1:25) AL,V
Online film & event tickets to print!
Link: www.bigislandfilmfestival.com Call 808.883.0394
BIFF “Will Call” at The Shops at Mauna Lani or 1st Event
Special Saturday or Sunday
One Day Pass - $30.00
All Films: 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
or single tickets at the door
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Big Island Film Festival - At A Glance
Monday - May 25
Sunday - May 24
Daytime Event
Daytime Events
Big Island Film Festival
Golden Honu Awards Brunch
Filmmaker Workshops
Lehua Theatre downstairs at The Fairmont Orchid
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.: Brian Kohne Details pg. 11
The Fairmont Orchid • Kilohana Room • 10 a.m. to Noon
Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid & Pau Maui Vodka
Come wish our guests a fond Aloha while we present
Big Island Film Festival Golden Honu Awards to
films & filmmakers. Celebrate as they start their last day at
this year’s festival. Includes brunch, presentation of awards,
& announcement of Audience Choices.
Reservations Req. $50.
Daytime Films – The Fairmont Orchid • Lehua Theatre
Two 2 hr. screenings - $8.00 each, Kama’aina $6.00
Feature & Short Films (hr:min)
11:30 a.m. Sure Thing (0:13)
The Cat’s Cradle (0:15) AL, AS
Out Of The Basement (0:13) AL
The Morning After (1:18) AL, AS
2:00 p.m. Projection (0:05) HI
N. King (0:11) HI, AL,V
Captive (0:13) AL,V
The Hit (0:15) HI
Project Z (1:10) HI
Evening Event & Films at Plantation Estate
Best of the Fest
A donation from each ticket sold is made to Hawai’i Island
Food Basket!
A Silent Auction to Benefit Fisher House at Tripler
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Winners announced at 7:00 p.m.
Salute & Reception to Actor
Will Estes
Big Island Film Festival, KWXX & B93
proudly present
Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Pau Maui Vodka,
& Kona Brewing Co.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Salute, Interview, Award presentation, and
Q&A in the Lehua Theater, followed by amazing food &
beverages in Wailana Garden. Reservations $35.
The Rough Riders
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Evening Films
A ticket for this Concert
INCLUDES Films.
Two locations under the stars!
Feature & Short Films at each site. Bring beach chairs.
No outside alcohol or coolers, please. Some chairs available.
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Presale Tickets:
Adults $45
Children (7-12) $10
Kama‘aina $35
Kama’aina keiki (7-12) $5
$5.00 MORE at the door
($50/$40)
Family Films (through “PG”) - 2 hours (hr:min)
FREE Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
7:30 p.m. The Lei Makers (0:08) HI
Under The Blood Red Sun (1:38) HI
Festival Films (through “R”) - 4 hours (hr:min)
The Fairmont Orchid • Plantation Estate
Adult: $16, Kama’aina $12, Late films only: $8.00
Upgraded seating: Additional $10, space available only.
Concessions Available.
7:30 p.m. The Fishing Club (0:29) HI
Hands Off My Child (1:30) AL
9:30 p.m. Nothing Going On But The Rent (0:05) HI, AL, AS
The Story of M (0:22) V
Seahorses (1:34) AL, AS
Audience Choice Feature & Short Films at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open for Films only at 7:00 p.m. $8.00/$5
Beach chairs or blankets welcome in this lawn setting.
No Outside Alcohol or Coolers, please. Some chairs available.
Concessions available with pupu, snack & no-host bar.
Legends
Watch for our plans for 2016.
Film:
HR:MIN – Length in Hour/Minutes
ST – Student • HI – Hawai’i
Ratings:
AL – Adult Language • AS – Adult Situations
N – Nudity • V – Violence
We’re always looking for donors and
sponsors to join in the fun!
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Detailed film information beginning on page 14 of this program.
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Thursday - May 21
Thursday - May 21
Grand Opening Films
Free, Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
7:30 p.m.
34th Street Christmas 0:04:50
A jilted woman and a lonely man are set up on a date by a mysterious homeless man.
Producer/Director/Writer: Michael Farrell, Country: Canada
The Devil Goes Down 0:10:11
The Devil challenges a young man to a game of basketball. The stakes? What is in the Devil’s bag
against the young man’s soul. Director/Writer: Nicholas Julius, Country: USA
Hotwire 0:11:25 AL, AS
Stan is a shy and hopeless romantic who pines after his best friend Cindy. Too scared to risk
sharing his true feelings, he instead imagines a world where his action movie heroics woo her
time and again. However, when Cindy is offered a job overseas, Stan must man up and mirror the
hero of his film fantasies in order to win her heart. Producer: Carly Marconi, Josh Brown, Director:
Erin Brown,Writer: Jake Thomas, Country: USA
Birthday 0:11:50
When a young military wife gets news that her Marine husband has been severely wounded in
combat, she discovers that life ahead for them is going to be a difficult and yet amazing journey.
Producer/Director/Writer: Chris King, Country: USA
Butterflies 0:18:55
Inspired by true events, Butterflies is a teenage story about a cancer survivor who learns
to live life to the fullest with a new friend who faces his own battle with Leukemia. It is a
compelling short film about teen-angst, love and loss surrounding Libby and Gavin, who have
formed an unlikely friendship while both facing cancer head-on. Producer: Cayman Grant, Cale Finot,
Director: Cayman Grant,Writer: Cayman Grant, Amy Lambert, Country: USA
The Rabbit 0:24:04
He & She are going out together to spend a week-end at her grandmother’s country house.
But the couple’s peaceful plans are destroyed after their dog Vasya trespasses on the neighbor’s
private possessions following his natural instincts. While trying to save the dog’s life He &
She will save their own souls without even knowing it. Producer: Vasily Soloviev, Yury Khrapov,
Director/Writer: Danila Dunaev, Country: Denmark
Lihau’s Journey 0:30:00 HI
A coming of age hula drama which follows Lihau as she travels from the ocean to the mountains,
retracing the steps of her ancestors before an important hula competition. Producer: Ari Bernstein,
Allan Trevette, Hulali Solomon Covington, Malama Solomon, Jeanette Saullfeld, Director: Ari Bernstein,
Writer: Allan Trevette, Malama Solomon, Ari Bernstein, Country: USA
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Friday - May 22
Daytime Films
11:30 a.m.
The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre • Adults $8 - Kama’aina $6
Dishonestly Yours 0:14:00 AL
A dreamer husband has to overcome his realistic wife to pursue his fantasy job.
Producer: Elizabeth Bradley, Alex Lane, Director/Writer: Alex Lane, Country: USA
Listening 1:38:00 V
Penniless grad students invent mind-reading technology that destroys their lives and threatens
the future of free will itself. Producer: Pardis Sullins, Travis Nicholson, Jamal DeGruy, Khalil Sullins,
Director/Writer: Khalil Sullins, Country: USA
1:30 p.m.
I Know You 0:08:13
This short film does not push the envelope of cult personality and distortion of media; neither
does it break the bonds of false exaggeration. Rather it enfolds it. It’s a game of confidence.What
if you couldn’t tell the difference between what was real and what was not? What if you could get
away with something and everyone seemingly believed you? Sometimes it doesn’t matter who
you are, it’s who they think you are. Producer/Director/Writer: Colin Gerrard, Country: Netherlands
Mother Earth 0:30:00 ST, AL,V
Maciek is no longer a boy, but has not yet become a man. As every man before him in the family,
he wants to be a butcher and satisfy his father’s ambition. But unfortunately he is too sensitive
to make an animal suffer. Conflicted, the young man turns to the care of an old and neglected
orchard, the only memory left from his mother, and soon discovers his supernatural abilities.
Producer: Joanna Malicka, Dariusz Dużyński, Director/Writer: Piotr Zlotorowicz, Country: Poland
A Standing Still 1:20:00 AL
A young woman struggles with the future in the midst of loss and displacement. As a family
emergency calls her away from her job as a fire lookout, she is forced to face the present and
the past that has led her here. Producer/Director/Writer: Scott Ballard, Country: USA
Family Films
7:30 p.m.
Free, Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
Flowers 0:08:20
A boy falls in love with a deaf, mute girl and has to find a way to communicate his feelings with
her. Producer/Director/Writer: Sabina Sattar, Country: UK
Lost Dog 0:19:00 HI
A curmudgeonly old man loses his dog; his all but estranged family comes together to help him
find her and when they do, his family is just a little bigger. Producer/Director/Writer: Rockwood,
Country: USA
Patterson’s Wager 1:24:29 US Premiere
A man discovers that he has the unpredictable ability to see two minutes into the future.
Producer/Director/Writer: O. Coribn Saleken, Country: Canada
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Friday - May 22
Festival Films
The Fairmont Orchid - Plantation Estate • Adults $16 - Kama’aina $12 (Double Feature & Shorts)
7:30 p.m.
Our Father 0:21:05 AL, AS,V
An estranged father suffering from late stage dementia, in a fleeting moment, reveals to his son
secrets that begin to heal a broken family. Producer: Linda Palmer, Colleen Keane, Mark Cardone,
Sandy Robinson, Director/Writer: Linda Palmer, Country: USA
The Less Fortunate 0:07:33 AL
The tables turn as a business man does a favor for a young unfortunate girl only to find out she
is a prostitute. Producer: Michael Farrell, Justin Carter, Director: Justin Carter, Writer: Michael Farrell,
Justin Carter, Country: Canada
Bereave 1:33:00 AL, AS
Fatally ill, Garvey thinks he has figured out how to die alone. But when his beloved wife Evelyn
goes missing on their 40th anniversary, he must live to save her. Producer: Evangelos Giovanis, George
Giovanis, Director: Evangelos Giovanis, George Giovanis,Writer: Evangelos Giovanis, Country: USA
9:30 p.m.
The Sun Devil and the Princess 0:29:33 V
The realm is embroiled in war between the two Goddesses. The Evil Queen, Goddess
of the Moon, has captured Princess Kyoko – a devout follower and one of the last in the
realm pure enough to hold counsel with the Sun Goddess. Without her, defeat is inevitable.
Producer: Alex Villareal, Director/Writer: Steven Ayromlooi, Country: USA
Dig Two Graves 1:25:00 AL,V
A girl’s obsession with her brother’s disappearance leads her on a nightmarish journey through
a small town’s Gothic landscape where she is faced with a deadly proposition. How far will
she go to save the people she loves? Producer: Claire Connelly, PJ Fishwick, Director: Hunter Adams,
Writer: Hunter Adams, Jeremy Phillips, Country: USA
Proud supporter of the
Big Island Film Festival!
Buy your Saturday Film Pass tonight before you leave.
All tickets available for pre-purchase in each venue.
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Saturday - May 23
Daytime Films
11:30 a.m.
The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre • Adults $8 - Kama’aina $6
Sin Frontera (Without Boundary) 0:28:00 ST, AL
Inspired by factual events that happened to real people... Monica and Gabriel are an engaged
couple on the verge of a relationship breakdown when they are unexpectedly torn apart
by an unjust law and controversial government practice. Love will transcend any boundary.
Producer: Iz Gutierrez, Natalie Lam, Natalie Wade, Director/Writer: Iz Gutierrez, Country: USA
Hamlet’s Ghost 1:28:00
A modern Shakespearean actor must travel back in time to confront enigmatic forces from
the past and future. Producer: Gabriel Schmidt,Walker Haynes, Director:Walker Haynes,Writer: Cleve
Nettles,Walker Haynes, Country: USA
2:00 p.m.
Demon Within... 0:09:57 HI,V
A man deals with multiple voices in his head that urge him to do evil. Producer/Director/Writer:
Frank Munden, Country: USA
Day Pass 0:17:37 HI
Day Pass is a slice-of-life story that follows Ben, an uptight twenty-something, as he checks his
troubled teen sister out of a behavioral health center and drives her across the island of Hawaii
in order to attend their family’s annual mochi pounding ceremony. Producer: Shasta Yamada,
Shannon Kaminaga, Director: Erin Lau, Writer: Justin Omori, Country: USA
Hangar 52 “We Are Not Alone” 1:24:07 HI, AL
An action, adventure thriller that centers around a young boy and his mysterious relationship
with E.T.s. A story of a family struggle, with the threat of intergalactic war hanging in the balance.
We are not alone. Producer/Director/Writer: Brent & Blake Cousins, Country: USA
Family Films
7:30 p.m.
Free, Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
Take A Stand 0:04:42 ST
One of the biggest issues affecting children and teens worldwide is bullying, and it’s continuing
to grow and spread to new mediums.The result is harmful, and sometimes fatal. People need to
take a stand and put and end to bullying. Director/Writer: Austin Fickman, Country: USA
Arthur 0:07:02 HI
An elderly grandfather defies the rules and embarks on a journey that sparks new life into him
as well as those he encounters on his adventure. Producer: Jana Park Moore, Sarah Di Bella, Kali
Kasashima, Director: Jana Park Moore,Writer: Jillian Brady, Country: USA
Nobody 0:17:02
A biographical story of Elvis Presley in high school in Memphis, 1953, featuring his tender relationship
with his loving mother, his devoted teacher, and the senior year talent show that changed everything.
Producer: William Bryan, Tom Radovich, Director/Writer: William Bryan, Country: USA
Continued on next page...
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Saturday - May 23
Family Films continued
Free, Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
Jilel - The Calling of the Shell 1:18:00
A young Marshallese girl is given the responsibility to protect an ancient family heirloom.
Producer/Director: Jack Niedenthal, Suzanne Chutaro, Writer: Jack Niedenthal, Country: Marshall
Islands
Festival Films
The Fairmont Orchid - Plantation Estate • Adults $16 - Kama’aina $12 (Double Feature & Shorts)
7:30 p.m.
If The Trees Could Talk 0:24:00 V
A young Jewish girl and her family escape the ghetto and seek refuge in the forest. Struggling to
survive, their horror is compounded by what may be the girl’s ultimate demise. Can she be saved
by a spiritual force more powerful than we can imagine? Producer: Blake Brewer, Michael Weinstein,
Director/Writer: Michael Weinstein, Country: USA
Wildlike 1:44:00 AL
9:30 p.m.
Sent to Alaska to live with her Uncle, a teen escapes an abusive situation and tries to find stability
with a stranger. Producer: Christine Vadion, Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss, Joseph Steplaus, Frank Hall
Green, Director/Writer: Frank Hall Green, Country: USA
Substance 0:15:05 AS,V
An innocent mix-up leads to disaster when two girlfriends encounter an extraterrestrial
substance at a winter music festival. Producer: Elliott Watson, Director/Writer: Barbara Stepansky,
Country: USA
Honeyglue 1:44:00 AL. AS
A dragonfly’s lifespan is 3 months. In that life time, the love story between Morgan and Jordan
takes place. Producer: Anya Remizova, Adriana Mather, James Bird, Director/Writer: James Bird, Country:
USA
Buy your Sunday Film Pass tonight before you leave.
All tickets available for pre-purchase in each venue.
Remember Best of the Fest with The Rough Riders Concert is $5 more at the door.
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Sunday - May 24
Sunday - May 24
Daytime Films
11:30 a.m.
The Fairmont Orchid, Lehua Theatre • Adults $8 - Kama’aina $6
Sure Thing 0:12:54
Bill takes the only available seat in a cafe--at Betty’s table. Could she be the “one”? Could he?
Are there any guarantees when we open our hearts? Sure Thing. Producer: R Jameson Smith, Deborah
Reinisch, Director: Deborah Reinisch,Writer: David Ives, Country: USA
The Cat’s Cradle 0:15:00 AL, AS
Jim and Amy are a young couple attempting to conceive. As these attempts become all-consuming
in their lives, stress and tension build between them. A romantic evening turns into a night of
confessions and betrayal that will forever change their relationship. Producer: Craig Nobbs, Director:
David Spaltro,Writer:Tawny Sorensen, Country: USA
Out Of The Basement 0:13:19 AL
A few weeks after his brother Danny’s funeral, Owen Davidson gets a call from his brother’s
landlord Edgar. Danny left behind his personal audio recorder, an item Owen was eager to
both return to his mother, and to listen to himself. Owen’s curiosity gets the better of him.
Producer: Emmanuel Carter, Adam Cassel, Director/Writer: Benjamin Dewhurst, Country: USA
The Morning After 1:18:10 AL, AS
The Morning After is a feature film that follows eight individuals who wake up next to someone
the next day. Do they stay or do they go? Producer: Robert Shapiro, Shanra J. Kehl, Helen Vonderheide,
Director/Writer: Shanra J. Kehl, Country: USA
2:00 p.m.
Projection 0:05:31 HI
If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do you no harm. Producer: Guillermo Navarro,
Director/Writer: Joshua Simon Bischof, Country: USA
N. King 0:10:40 HI, AL,V
Kalany is hesitant; about to go on his first hold up driven by money, and the search for his place
in life. His worst fears are realized when things don’t go according to plan. Filmed on location
in Honolulu, Hawaii. Producer: Kali Kasashima, Shannon Kamigawa, Director/Writer: Kali Kasashima,
Country: USA
Captive 0:12:40 AL,V
A young woman wakes up in a strange room with no idea of how she got there. Held by two
unknown captors, memories begin to creep back, painting a vivid but fractured picture of how
she ended up in this predicament. Ultimately, the clock is ticking…and only time will tell where
she really is, how she got there and if she’ll make it out alive. Producer/Director: Jesse Binger, Kaitlyn
Johnston,Writer: Jesse Binger, Country: USA
The Hit 0:15:27 HI
“Promise me. . Just one more time” Producer: Kekoa Graham,Tyrell Williams, Director:Tristan Mathers,
Country: USA
Project Z 1:10:00 HI
A Hawaii P.I. stumbles onto a secret government project to create Super Soldiers while being
accused of murdering his former lover, a Police Detective. Producer/Director: Richard Gonzalez,
Writer: Rockwood, Richard Gonzalez, Karen Rose, Country: USA
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Sunday - May 24
Sunday - May 24
Family Films
7:30 p.m.
Free, Courtesy of The Shops at Mauna Lani
The Lei Makers 0:08:00 HI
In this comedic short-film, a Hawaiian airport is transformed into a warzone when two local
women fight tooth-and-nail for customers at their lei stands. Producer: Allison Kennedy, David
Kabisch, Director: Allison Kennedy, Writer: David Kabisch, Country: USA
Under The Blood-Red Sun 1:38:00 HI
This is the story of two teenage friends on the days surrouding the WWII attack at Pearl Harbor.
Producer: Dana Hankins, Director:Tim Savage,Writer: Graham Salisbury, Country: USA
Festival Films
The Fairmont Orchid - Plantation Estate • Adults $16 - Kama’aina $12 (Double Feature & Shorts)
7:30 p.m.
The Fishing Club 0:28:50 HI
Robert Kekaula and Keali’i Reichel (making his acting debut) star in this made in Hawai‘i film
portraying the pressure to build a resort on one of the last undeveloped beaches, and the locals
wanting to “keep the country country”. Together they come up with a bold plan to stop it, but
do they go too far? Producer: Dana Hankins, Darrin Kaneshiro, Claire Tong, Director: David Rosen,
Writer: Catherine Tarleton, Country: USA
Hands Off My Child 1:30:00 AL
A mother has 12 hours to save her daughter from loverboys and sex webcams. Genre: Drama
thriller. Based on true stories. Producer: Paul Ruven & Marian Batavier, Director: Paul Ruven,Writer:
Marian Batavier, Country: Netherlands
9:30 p.m.
Nothing Goin’ On But The Rent 0:05:20 HI, AL, AS
Animated Short: “Raunchy, offensive, juvenile, and relentless, this musical short represents five
regretful minutes of your life you’ll never recover (from)” Producer/Director: Brian Kohne,Writers:
Daryl McCane, Ernesto Ocampo, Ramon Rivamonte, Brian Kohne, Country: USA
The Story of M 0:22:21 V
She smiles like Marilyn, she walks like Marilyn, she even dresses like Marilyn...A chance encounter
at a second hand store - and the world of dreams is crushed by reality. Producer/Director/Writer:
Anna Arlanova, Country: Russian Fed.
Seahorses 1:34:07 AL, AS
A lonely and intense man invites a mysterious woman he met on craigslist into his house. He
gets much more than what he bargains for as this strange young woman takes over his life.What
transpires is a dramatically intense and darkly comic journey about love, co-dependency and
loss. Producer/Director/Writer: Jason Kartalian, Country: USA
Don’t stand in line.
Get your Rough Riders concert tickets tonight.
Tickets are $5 more at the door.
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Monday - May 25
Big Island Film Festival
Golden Honu Awards Brunch
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i, Kilohana Room - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
$50. Reservations by May 23, please. Purchase tickets online or at Concierge Desk.
The public is welcome to join with the filmmakers for a special Holiday Brunch. This is
the time for Big Island Film Festival to celebrate those films & filmmakers that are chosen
as the best in their category.
Filmmakers are presented with an engraved plate in honor of their achievement and a
remembrance of our island.
The Awards Brunch is also the event that will announce the Audience Choice Short and
Feature films to be shown once more on Monday evening at the “Best of the Fest”.
Best of the Fest
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Silent Auction to benefit Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Items will be on display at the Tennis Pavilion of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i.
Winning bids will be announced at 7:00 p.m.
5:00 to 9:30 p.m. - Best of the Fest at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i - Plantation Estate
Pre-sale tickets: Adult $45, Children 7-12 $10, Kama’aina $35/$5; $5 More at the door.
7:30 p.m. - Audience Choice Short and Feature Films
These films were selected by Your Votes during the previous four days.
Best of the Fest Doors Open: 4:30 pm; Films only: Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Adult $8.00, Keiki $5
Beach chairs and blankets OK - outdoor lawn seating. Some chairs available as supply lasts.
Concessions available for purchase. No Outside Alcohol or Coolers, please.
Big Island Film Festival, KWXX & B93 proudly present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Rough Riders
HENRY KAPONO - JOHN CRUZ - BROTHER NOLAND
Independent by nature, connected by music, bonded by skills, determination & style
Hawaii Music icons and award winning artists, Henry Kapono, John Cruz and Brother
Noland bring to the stage the well-honed craft and power of 3 inspiring songwriters,
3 distinctive voices and the perfect blending of guitars to create an exceptional musical
style.
The “Rough Riders” name is inspired by the 1908 Hawaiian Rough Riders (Ikua Purdy, Archie
Ka’aua & Jack Low), three Paniolo (cowboys) who combined their skills, determination
& style and became World Rodeo Champions. Today’s Rough Riders, Henry, John &
Brother Noland, have come together to create an exceptional musical style. From their
vast catalog of original hits to some of Hawaii’s treasured classics to their new sound and
provocative collaborations, the “Rough Riders” offer an intoxicating experience of music
& legacy.
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